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The Cantharellus are very similar to Jack O'Lantern mushroom ("Omphalotus olearius") and its sister species ("Omphalotus olivascens") are very poisonous, though not lethal. They have true gills (unlike chanterelles) which are thinner, have distinct crowns, and generally do not reach up to the edge. Additionally, the Jack-O-Lantern mushroom is bioluminescent.

Mushrooms in general go well with eggsand curry and can be used as toppings on pizzas, be stewed, marinated, sauteed in olive oil, or used as filling for stuffed crêpes. Of course these are just examples; Mushrooms are versatile and can be added as an ingredient to most dishes.

In European cuisine, Mushrooms are often served with venison. A traditional method of prepapring these mushrooms is sauteed and then used to make scrambled eggs.

Since the mushrooms hold a lot of water, they are often prepared using a "dry sauté" method: after cleaning, the mushrooms are sliced and put in a covered pan over high heat with no oil or butter. The mushrooms then release much of their water, which can be allowed to boil off or be poured off and used as a stock.

Mushrooms can also be pickled in brine. Salted water is brought to a boil and pickling spices such as peppercorns, mustard seeds, and thyme are added. The mushrooms are then cooked in this solution for 5–10 minutes before being transferred to sterilized bottles along with some of the liquid. Sliced garlic and dill can be added to the bottles for extra flavor. The remaining liquid forms an excellent stock for making soup. When pickled in this way, mushrooms can last from six to twelve months.

Another storage technique is drying. Mushrooms can be dried with gentle heat in an oven at temperatures of 65°C (149°F) or less. A vacuum process is also practical on large orders. A few hours before final preparation, put dry mushrooms in water which they absorb for returning to nearly original size. Mushrooms can then be used as fresh, and will last indefinitely as dry.

Fresh Mushrooms can generally be stored up to ten days in a refrigerator.